Welcome to

the Department of Political Science

Hundreds of students and community members enjoyed DebateFest, the outdoor viewing party for the presidential debate. Many political science students and faculty volunteered for the debate and election.

We also utilize real-world data and current events in our classes in order to teach students the applicability of political research and methods. In the video below, Dr. Peter Hanson discusses how he incorporated the polling data from the 2012 Presidential Debate into his classroom:

What do political science graduates do?

Political science students are using their degrees, and the critical thinking and writing skills they have gained in a variety of careers. Our graduates have become: